Born in Puerto Rico, Jesus was a resident of Stuart for 15 years, moving from New York, NY.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Velazquez worked as a Cutter in the garment industry.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart, FL
He played professional baseball in Puerto Rico and with the San Francisco Giants. He also loved to fish.
Survivors include his wife, Verania Santiago of Stuart, FL; son, Jesus Velazquez, Jr.; daughter, Yvonne Vega, both of Stuart, FL; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Andres Velazquez; and three sisters, Elsa Velazquez, Margo Velazquez and Lydia Virola, all of New York.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2015 4:00PM-8:00PM at the Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL. A Prayer Vigil will be 4:30 Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL.
